Policy Development Specialist

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Nz Qualifications Authority Full time

About Us
NZ Qualifications Authority is a te reo Maori learning organisation committed to equity and lifelong learning.

Our Team
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace.

Job Overview
The NZQA Policy and International Team is looking for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to lead policy projects relating to international education, qualifications recognition, and quality assurance frameworks.

Your Role
You will be responsible for drafting and reviewing a range of papers and briefings, submissions, aide memoires, presentations, and speech notes, as well as representing NZQA in national and international settings, building and maintaining effective relationships to achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead policy projects relating to international education, qualifications recognition, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Draft and review a range of papers and briefings, submissions, aide memoires, presentations, and speech notes.
• Represent NZQA in national and international settings, building and maintaining effective relationships to achieve project goals.

What We Offer
We offer a supportive team environment, a role with lots of variety, development and career progression opportunities.



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